Beef Bourguignon

nice comfort food, great for a party.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 lb bacon, cooked & crumbled
• 1⁄3 cup butter
• 3⁄4 lb mushroom
• 6  carrots, 3/4-inch slices
• 18  small onions, peeled
• 3  lbs  lean stewing beef, cubed
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2  cups  beef stock
• 2  cups dry red wine
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1  bay leaf
•  pepper, to taste
•  parsley, to garnish

Directions

1. In pan, brown onions & mushrooms in butter, remove and set aside.
2. Coat beef in mixture of flour, salt & pepper. Brown beef on all sides. Set aside.
3. To remaining fat in pot, Add stock, wine and tomato paste. Bring to boil, stirring as sauce thickens. Add carrots.
4. Add garlic, salt, thyme, bay leaf & pepper.
5. Place meat & sauce in large casserole. Cover & bake at 325 F for 3 hours.
6. You can also simmer on stove for 3 hours, your choice.
7. Add onions & mushrooms last 30 minutes.
8. Top with parsley before serving.
9. Serve over cooked noodles.
10. Enjoy.